2005 MERCEDES-BENZ E WAGON display

188 Controls in detailAutomatic transmission
Automatic shift program
The program mode selector switch is
located on the lower part of the center
console.
1Program mode selector switch
C Comfort For comfort driving
S Sport For standard driving
The current gear selector lever position
and the selected program mode (
C/S) are
indicated in the multifunction display
(
page 184).
!Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any
other reason with gear selector lever
inN can result in transmission damage
that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.Warning!
G
Getting out of your vehicle with the gear
selector lever not fully engaged in positionP
is dangerous. Also, positionP alone is not
intended to or capable of preventing your
vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people
or objects.
Always set the parking brake in addition to
shifting to positionP (
page 56).
When parked on an incline, turn the front
wheels towards the road curb.
Do not park this vehicle in areas where com-
bustible materials such as grass, hey or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system, as these materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
Warning!
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take
it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or
w i t h a c c e s s t o a n u n l o c k e d v e h i c l e . C h i l d r e n
could move the gear selector lever from
positionP, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.

189 Controls in detail
Automatic transmission

Press program mode selector
switch1 repeatedly until the letter of
the desired shift program appears in
the multifunction display.
SelectCfor comfort driving:

The vehicle starts out in second
gear (both forward and reverse) for
gentler starts. This does not apply if
full throttle is applied or gear
range1 is selected.


Traction and driving stability are
improved on icy roads.


Upshifts occur earlier even when
you give more gas. The engine then
operates at lower rpms and the
wheels are less likely to spin.
Driving tips
Accelerator position
Your driving style influences the
transmission’s shifting behavior:
Less throttle Earlier upshifting
More throttle Later upshifting
Kickdown
Use kickdown when you want maximum
acceleration.
Press the accelerator past the point of
resistance.
The transmission shifts into a lower
gear.

Ease on the accelerator when you have
reached the desired speed.
The transmission shifts up again.
!Never change the program mode when
the gear selector lever is out of
positionP. This could result in a
change of driving characteristics for
which you may not be prepared.iThe last selected program
mode (CorS) is switched on when the
engine is restarted.

198 Controls in detailDual-zone automatic climate controlDepending on production date, your vehi-
cle is equipped with either climate control
panel design A or B.Climate control panel design A1
Left-side temperature control
2
Windshield defroster
3
Increase air volume
4
Air distribution
5
Rear window defroster
6
Right-side temperature control
7
Residual heat/ventilation
8
AC cooling on/off
9
Air distribution display
a
Climate control on/off
b
Air volume display
c
Decrease air volume
d
Air recirculation
e
Air distribution and air volume
(automatic, manual)

199 Controls in detail
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Climate control panel design B 1
Left-side temperature control
2
Windshield defroster
3
Increase air volume
4
Air distribution
5
Rear window defroster
6
Right-side temperature control
7
AC cooling on/off
8
Air distribution display
9
Climate control on/off
a
Air volume display
b
Decrease air volume
c
Air recirculation
d
Air distribution and air volume
(automatic, manual)

202 Controls in detailDual-zone automatic climate controlAdjusting manually
Press air distribution rocker switch4
(page 198) or (
page 199) until the
display shows the desired setting.
The indicator lamp on the Ubutton
goes out and the current air distribu-
tion appears in the air distribution
display9 (
page 198) or8
(
page 199).
Adjusting automatically

Press button U(
page 198) or
(
page 199).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on. The air distribution is adjust-
ed automatically.Adjusting center air vents:
The thumbwheels for left2 and right6
(
page 197) center air vents are automat-
ically positioned for optimum interior air-
flow. In this position, center air vent4
(page 197) and adjustable left and right
center vents3 and5 (
page 197) are
fully opened.
Windshield fogged on the outside

Switch the windshield wipers on
(page 52).

Press the Ubutton.
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
Adjusting air volume
Adjusting manually
Five blower speeds are available.
Press
to decrease orQ to in-
crease air volume (
page 198) or
(
page 199) to the desired level.
The indicator lamp on the Ubutton
(page 198) or (
page 199) goes
out. The selected blower speed is
shown in the display.
Adjusting automatically

Press button U(
page 198) or
(
page 199).
The indicator lamp on the Ubutton
comes on. The air volume is adjusted
automatically.

209 Controls in detail
4-zone automatic climate control*
1
Climate control panel
2
Thumbwheel for air volume control
for left center air vent
3
Left center air vent, adjustable
4
Air vent, fixed
5
Right center air vent, adjustable
6
Thumbwheel for air volume control
for right center air vent
7
Thumbwheel for air volume control
for side air vent
8
Side defroster vent, fixed
9
Side air vent, adjustable
1
Thumbwheel for air volume control
for side air vent
2
Side air vent, adjustable
1
Left rear center air vent, adjustable
2
Right rear center air vent, adjust-
able
3
Thumbwheel for air volume control
for right rear center air vent
4
Temperature rocker switch, right
5
Display
6
Temperature rocker switch, left
7
Thumbwheel for air volume control
for left rear center air vent

210 Controls in detail4-zone automatic climate control*Depending on production date, your vehi-
cle is equipped with either climate controldesign panel A or B.Climate control panel design A1
Air distribution, left
2
Defrosting
3
Temperature rocker switch, left
4
Display
5
Temperature rocker switch, right
6
Rear window defroster
7
Air distribution, right
8
Air distribution and air volume, right
(automatic, manual)
9
AC cooling on/off
a
Rear air-conditioning remote control
b
Increase air volume
c
Climate control on/off
d
Decrease air volume
e
Residual heat/ventilation
f
Air recirculation
g
Air distribution and air volume, left
(automatic, manual)

211 Controls in detail
4-zone automatic climate control*
Climate control panel design B1
Air distribution, left
2
Defrosting
3
Temperature rocker switch, left
4
Display
5
Temperature rocker switch, right
6
Rear window defroster
7
Air distribution, right
8
Air distribution and air volume, right
(automatic, manual)
9
AC cooling on/off
a
Rear air-conditioning remote control
b
Increase air volume
c
Climate control on/off
d
Decrease air volume
e
Air recirculation
f
Air distribution and air volume, left
(automatic, manual)